Sambar Deer at Bandhavgarh National Park

Sambar deer are a rewarding subject in Bandhavgarh National Park, where the sandstone escarpments and forested ridges of the Vindhya hills provide a striking backdrop for images of these large deer against the reserve's dramatic terrain. Photographers joining the Majestic Bengal Tigers of India holiday in March will find the central hill and its ancient fort lending a sense of scale and atmosphere to sightings. The rugged topography of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh, offers varied vantage points for capturing Sambar amid the forested slopes. It's a fine opportunity to document this species within one of central India's most storied landscapes.